Eyes on S-band

Mobile phone operators want reallocation of the spectrum. Say ISRO is wasting the resource

Preparations for India's Mars mission

One small step for India may become a big step for humanity

India's Mars mission could play an important role in space exploration of the future

Nirma whitewash

Detergent company Nirma gave false information to obtain clearance for its cement plant in coastal Saurashtra. Environment ministry to inspect …

Test drive to Mars

India’s first inter-planetary flight is now well on its way. Once the satellite orbits the Red Planet, the country will become the fourth …

Salvage science

Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister seeks more funds and education reforms in science sector

Where are the heroes?

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LIFE STRATOSPHERIC

Mangalyaan to have extended stay in Mars orbit

According to ISRO, there is enough fuel on board the spacecraft that would allow it to last longer in space

35 kg too heavy?

Common man's access to space

Small satellites are providing cost-effective and reliable means of space exploration

'Mars mission will push new frontiers in technology'

K Radhakrishnan, chairperson of ISRO, says if Mars Orbiter Mission is successful, the organisation will look at a larger mission, possibly …

'Space missions can change the technology environment of a country'

NASA scientist says India needs to attract talent into science, not management

Mars orbiter enters sun's sphere of influence

ISRO plans four manoeuvres to ensure satellite stays on course

India launches fourth navigation satellite

ISRO blasts off the 1,425-kg rocket amidst loud cheers; satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit

India now has a climate programme

ISRO will help build monitoring and research capabilities

Himalayan glaciers are thinning

ISRO’s analysis needs further investigation to conclude trend

India set for mission Mars

Budget proposes Rs 125 crore for the ambitious project

India desertified

Map of India to change soon. Courtesy: climate change

Mars orbiter's first course correction manoeuvre successful

Three more corrections are planned during the satellite's journey to the orbit of Mars to prevent it from straying from trajectory

Mars orbiter's first course correction manoeuvre successful

Three more corrections are planned during the satellite's journey to the orbit of Mars to prevent it from straying from trajectory

Mars orbiter begins final journey to Red Planet

Mangalyaan leaves Earth’s orbit; the spacecraft will now travel through the heliosphere—sphere of sun's influence—for next 10 months

Science for people

From launch of India's Mars mission to the humble papaya filter, 2013 witnessed big and small breakthroughs in the field of science

CAG tears apart Antrix-Devas deal

Former ISRO chairperson Madhavan Nair took advantage of the many positions of power he held to push deal through, says Comptroller and Auditor …

Mars Mission: ISRO eyes November 2013 launch

Cabinet yet to approve the mission